Cost savings, high quality, and production efficiency were at the top of our priority list when we developed short-run hardcover capabilities. We have the resources to offer attractive pricing for a wide range of hardcover products.

Mike Collinge, President & CEO of Webcom

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3 Most Common Styles of Hardcover Books

A hardcover book can be customized in a wide variety of ways in order to best stand out amongst the competition or with-stand years of heavy usage. From the binding style used to the style of case produced, all of these come into factor when deciding what hardcover book to use at Webcom.

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Hardcover Product Styles

Typically the standard method for binding a hardcover book, also used for our short-run hardcover binding. Using either hotmelt or PUR glue, signatures are stacked, notched and then glued. The book block is trimmed at the spine and glued to the case.

The book is bound with either wire-o or coil binding and a hard or soft cover is wrapped around the coils. This gives the book lay flat properties while also providing a spine where content can be placed for the purpose of bookshelf visibility. The spine can be finished with a square or round back.

Can also be referred to as a Otabind, this binding method uses a thin amount of glue on the spine of the book block to keep the text together while the cover page is glued to the first and last page of the book block. The book will lay flat on a table without springing closed or requiring you to press down on the pages and spine.

Library binding (ANSI/NISO/LBI Z39.78-2000) is a standardized method of binding that maximizes the durability of books that expect heavy usage throughout its shelf life. This type of binding involves reinforced techniques such as a sewn spine, additional cloth on the spine and many other techniques, standardized by the Library Binding Standard, all of which are followed by Webcom.

National Association of State Textbook Administrators (NASTA) is a standard for binding school textbooks in which particular papers, grain direction, binding materials and methods are used to ensure a long-lasting high-durability textbook for school boards.

Polyurethane (PUR) glue is the highest quality glue available, allowing standard books to have high durability and lay-flat quality. It also allows the book to have photos cross over the gutter accurately and gives the spine a square look.

The signatures of the book are folded and stitched through the fold. The signatures are then sewn and glued together at the spine to form a text block and can open completely flat. One of the most common lay flat binding ideal for having an image across a double page spread.

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If you're unsure of whether you want uncoated or coated paper, an easy way to decide is whether your project contains a lot of 4-colour images. If it does, we recommend choosing a heavier paper (60lb+) from our coated paper collection.
If you're still not sure, one of our Account Executives would be happy to discuss with you!

Coated

Uncoated

Uncoated Text Component Paper*

60lb Economy Offset (Blue-White, Uncoated)

50lb Book Opaque (Blue-White, Uncoated)

50lb Legacy TB Natural (Cream, Uncoated)

45lb Novel Hi-Bulk Natural (Cream, Uncoated)

40lb Paperback Plus (White, Uncoated)

40lb Reference Text (Blue-White, Uncoated)

35lb Index Brite (White, Uncoated)

33lb Mass Market (White, Uncoated)

30lb Lightweight Opaque (White, Uncoated)

27lb Lightweight Select (White, Uncoated)

Uncoated Text Component Paper*

60lb Economy Offset (Blue-White, Uncoated)

50lb Book Opaque (Blue-White, Uncoated)

50lb Legacy TB Natural (Cream, Uncoated)

45lb Novel Hi-Bulk Natural (Cream, Uncoated)

40lb Paperback Plus (White, Uncoated)

40lb Reference Text (Blue-White, Uncoated)

Uncoated Text Component Paper*

60lb Economy Offset (Blue-White, Uncoated)

50lb Book Opaque (Blue-White, Uncoated)

40lb Reference Text (Blue-White, Uncoated)

Uncoated Text Component Paper*

60lb Economy Offset (Blue-White, Uncoated)

50lb Book Opaque (Blue-White, Uncoated)

40lb Reference Text (Blue-White, Uncoated)

35lb Index Brite (White, Uncoated)

Coated Text Component Paper*

80lb DI Advantage Satin (White, Coated)

60lb DI Advantage Satin (White, Coated)

45lb DI Advantage Matte (White, Coated)

30lb DI Supreme Opaque (Blue-White, Coated)

22lb DI Supreme Opaque (Blue-White, Coated)

Coated Text Component Paper*

80lb DI Advantage Satin (White, Coated)

60lb DI Advantage Satin (White, Coated)

45lb DI Advantage Matte (White, Coated)

30lb DI Supreme Opaque (Blue-White, Coated)

Additional Resources

If unsure of what paper to choose, one of our Account Executives can send you a paper kit outlining the best papers for your specific project.

Complimentary Paper Kit

Cover Component

Cover Component Colour (OUTSIDE)*

The outside cover refers to the front and back cover that appears on the outside of the book.

Colour (CMYK)

Black

Black + 1 PMS

Cover Component Colour (INSIDE)*

The inside cover refers to the opposite side of the cover paper, that is found on the inside of the bound book.